PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Be The Change Foundation (BTC) is looking for artists residing on Sint Maarten / Saint Martin who would like to be part of their ‘@colormesxm Philipsburg Art Walk’ mural project. Selected artists will receive $120 per square meter (+$200 flat fee for design) in compensation for their participation.
BTC aims to add at least six more murals during the projects’ extension made possible by financing by a R4CR grant through the St. Maarten Trust Fund. “With your help, we aim to beautify Philipsburg further, encourage more foot traffic to the area, and provide a fun and free activity to do for all,” shares BTC.
Artists who would like to participate in this project are requested to send their design or sketch for a mural and a short bio about themselves to bethechangesxm@gmail.com before September 10, 2021. The selected artists are expected to complete their murals between October 1 and November 30, 2021.
General Mural Requirements and Guidelines:
– Get as creative as you’d like! Think outside the box.
– Must be ‘Instagram / photo’ friendly.
– Two walls are ‘reserved’ for historically and/or culturally relevant (to Sint Maarten) murals.
– Artist must have enough experience to complete a mural of at least 2 x 3 meters.
– Selected artists will receive $120 per square meter (+$200 flat fee for design). Payment will be made within 14 days of completion of mural.
– Be The Change Foundation will select the placement (on a wall) of the mural in collaboration with the artist. The design may change due to the wall dimensions or other factors.
– Selected walls differ in size. This means that total payments will differ per selected mural and surface.
– Artist is responsible for all materials and purchases (primer, paint, protective coating, brushes, etc) needed to complete the mural.
– BTC will power wash walls. Artists are responsible for priming and preparing the wall further and applying a protective coating once the mural is complete.
– A mural workshop is offered to all participating artists, who would like to gain further guidance on completing their mural.
